‘United We Stand … Red, White & True' is theme of Homecoming 2003

Austin Peays 2003 Homecoming theme, United We Stand â€¦Red, White & True, evokes feelings
of patriotism, loyalty and unity, all of which can be enjoyed by citizens of both
the United States and APSU.

Carrying out this theme, a full schedule of activities has been planned during the
past eight monthswith something for everyone. So put a red check beside the events
you want to attend. Then call the telephone number given and say Sign me up!

Austin Peay's 2003 Homecoming theme, “United We Stand …Red, White & True,” evokes
feelings of patriotism, loyalty and unity, all of which can be enjoyed by citizens
of both the United States and APSU.

Carrying out this theme, a full schedule of activities has been planned during the
past eight monthswith something for everyone. So put a red check beside the events
you want to attend. Then call the telephone number given and say “Sign me up!”

Monday, Oct. 27War of the Wings (chicken wing cook-off), Campus Cookout and Chariot Races6 p.m., Intramural Field (corner of Drane and Marion streets)Open to the public. Contact Student Life and Leadership, 7431.

Thursday, Oct. 30Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert6 and 8 p.m., concert theatre of the music/mass communication building.$3 per person or two cans of food for Loaves and Fishes.Open to the public.Contact the department of music, 7818.

Street Dance7 p.m.—midnight; band starts at 8 p.m., free admission.“Follow the beacon to The Brary.” Reunite with friends and dance the night away at
the corner of University and Main streets and bid farewell to an old campus hangout.
Music by The Beagles. Food and beverages for sale; sponsored by Budweiser of Clarksville
and The Blackhorse Pub and Brewery.Terry ('80) and Debbie Griffin, Nelson ('86) and Deborah Boehms, Craig ('85) and Lori
('87) O'Shoney and Garnett ('83) and Nancy ('80) Ladd, co-chairs.Open to the public. Contact the Alumni and Annual Giving Office, 7979.

Homecoming Parade10 a.m., through downtown Clarksville, free.Open to the public. Contact Student Life and Leadership, 7431.

Alumni Awards and College of Arts and Letters Reunion Brunch10:30 a.m.—Noon, Sundquist Science Complex, $20 per person; advance reservations required.
Gather early to meet and mingle, and view the parade from this prime location. After
the parade, the brunch will continue in the Tommy Head Atrium. Highlights include
the presentation of the 2003 alumni awards and recognition of graduates from the College
of Arts and Letters.Jerry ('76) and Fessey ('75) Hackney, Gail ('77) and Rick Longton and Dottie (Elrod)
and Pat Miner, co-chairs.Open to the public. Contact the Alumni and Annual Giving Office, 7979.

Tailgate Lunch Noon-1:30 p.m., parking lot on west side of Governors Stadium. Sponsored by Student
Life and Leadership, National Alumni Association, University Advancement, Governors
Club and SGA. Free. Open to the public. Contact the Alumni and Annual Giving Office, 7979.

Wine and Cheese Reception5-7 p.m., Pace Alumni Center at Emerald Hill, free.Drop by to enjoy light refreshments, reminisce with fellow alumni and take a tour
of this “gem” of the campus. Sponsored by the Nursing Alumni Chapter. Dr. Doris Davenport ('91), chair. Open to the public. Contact the Alumni and Annual Giving Office, 7979.

Aaron Schmidt Alumni Reception6:30-7:30 p.m., music/mass communication building lobby, free. Former band members
and Governettes who studied with the late Aaron Schmidt are encouraged to attend this
special reunion. Dennis Noon ('66), Sherwin Clift ('60) and Larry Schmidt, co-chairs.
Contact the Alumni and Annual Giving Office, 7979.

NPHC Step Show8 p.m., Memorial Health Gymnasium.$12 per person for students; $15 for non-studentsOpen to the public.Contact Student Life and Leadership, 7431

Jay ('89) and Gena ('94) Albertia are co-chairs of the Alumni Homecoming Committee.
The University Homecoming Committee is chaired by Shelia Boone, director of the Office
of Alumni and Annual Giving, and Blanche Wilson, director of the Office of Student
Life and Leadership.

For more information about alumni events, telephone 7979. For more information about
student-sponsored events, telephone 7431. Dennie Burke